Chapter 035 Super Lucky
In the county town, it was already dark. A group of people came to the morgue of Eunuch Chen Fang Wang, put the body into the coffin, hurriedly lifted it onto a bullock cart and ran away. A raging fire soon broke out behind them, and the whole house was reduced to ashes.
When the county magistrate heard the news, he was furious and cursed Mr. Shi as a beast, saying that he had given him convenience but still caused trouble for him.
The prefect was at home scolding his son Xu Yanei. This guy was eager to get promoted, and like his son, he was counting on the Shi family behind Master Shi. He followed Master Shi's wishes in everything, even at the cost of his own little daughter.
Now the merchants in the city are all cursing that he is trying to curry favor with the powerful, seize wealth and is a corrupt official.
People still have to save face, especially the officials in the Song Dynasty who all regarded themselves as well-educated and knowledgeable people who were deeply favored by the emperor. No matter how greedy they were, they would hide it. No one would let it be written on their faces.
The prefect was venting his anger on his son and was still scolding him. The servants reported that Master Shi and the people he brought with him had gone out to do some business and had not returned yet. No one knew where they had gone.
Xu Yanei asked where else he would go. It must be that his sister couldn't coax the man, so his brother-in-law must have gone to Yihong Courtyard to have fun. Xu Zhifu was so angry that he kicked over the coffee table and flower stool next to him, making a mess.
The servant said that Mr. Shi’s luggage was missing. Could it be that he was looking for a good place to go?
At this time, his trusted lieutenant came in to report that Mr. Shi's men had transported a truckload of supplies from somewhere directly out of the South Gate and onto the dock, and were heading to Chongqing.
After hearing this, Governor Xu was petrified and stood there in a daze.
Mr. Shi left in too much of a hurry.
He came when he wanted and left when he wanted, without even saying hello to his father-in-law.
Having said that, how could Mr. Shi be his son-in-law? What's the point of having no paperwork and no wedding banquet? At most, he would treat his place as a tavern or inn, where he could eat, sleep and leave when he was satisfied.
What about buying a wharf and opening a winery? They are just lies to deceive people.
When Xu Xiaomei heard that the devil who used her as a venting pot had left, she felt relieved. Thinking that her father, as the prefect, could not protect her, there was no point in living.
She sent the maid out of the house, saying that she was going to sleep, but she tied a eight-foot white silk around the beam, lifted the dressing stool, climbed up, put the white silk around her neck, and kicked the stool away, intending to go to Guanghan Palace.
When Zhao Yulin returned home, he saw his master Jueming coming. He knew that his master was here to see Wu Yuqi.
When he came across the river yesterday, he arranged for Wu Yuqi and Ma Ling to live together and asked Ma Ling to take care of them personally. I was hit by a palm on the shoulder, but fortunately, no bones were broken and I am not seriously injured.
Jueming felt his pulse and said that his internal injuries had disrupted his pulse and he needed some time to recuperate and should be careful.
Of course, Zhao Yulin thanked his master politely for his concern.
Jueming was very happy and said that he had heard from Yuqi that they should have killed the imperial master Wang Zongguan, who was unrivaled in the world in straight-arm long fist. He smiled and said that the guy was nothing special.
This is Jueming showing off his disciples' academic achievements.
Zhao Yulin muttered to himself, that was all. His master didn't see how close the situation was. When that guy rushed out of Wu Yuqi's room, he kicked Zhao Yulin in the air and injured him. He fought with all his might and was hit by two thunder bombs to save his life.
Jueming was about to leave, and Zhao Yulin asked his master to rest. Jueming glanced at Aunt Li and said he still had to cross the river. He was relieved to see that Yuqi was fine.
Seeing that his master cared so much about Wu Yuqi, Zhao Yulin hurriedly told his master not to worry and that he would take care of her like his own sister.
Jueming was stunned, and said happily, "What a kindness!" He was very pleased to see them caring . He reminded them to take the medicine on time and left.
Zhao Yulin knew that Wu Yuqi had taken the initiative to expose herself to warn him last night. The little girl was not afraid of such a powerful master, that was because she was concerned about his safety. He straightened Yuqi's quilt and told her to have a good rest.
Wu Yuqi also weakly said that senior brother should go back and rest early.
Zhao Yulin got up and returned to the study. Li Chuan pushed Zhu Congwen over and asked him with a smile if he was okay.
He patted his chest and said that no matter what happened, everything would be fine.
Zhu Congwen asked him why he didn't use his gun and try to be a hero?
Zhao Yulin gave him a cup of tea and said that the hat was too big for him to wear.
He said he couldn't see clearly in the dark and he was afraid of hurting his own people.
However, Zhu Congwen's criticism was not entirely unreasonable. He took out an 800 million gun, wiped it, pulled the bolt with a click, and said that firearms were still better. This lucky victory was all thanks to the thunderbolt bomb.
Zhu Congwen said that there were no modern hospitals in this era, and one had to rely entirely on one's luck to avoid disaster after disaster, so one could not be careless.
Zhao Yulin nodded and said he would pay attention next time. He asked Zhu Congwen to work with Chen Xian to make some grenades, or at least some thunder bombs.
Now, he has no stock.
Zhu Congwen told Li Chuan to leave, and as he was leaving, he said, "Remember, your life belongs to everyone."
Zhao Yulin began to understand him a little. He was fussy and at first he thought he was a little disrespectful and difficult to communicate with.
After seeing Zhu Congwen off, he took the medicine sent by Xia Dingtian and sat down to practice martial arts. After the battle last night, he became more aware of the importance of practicing martial arts to save his life, so he carefully regulated his breathing and qi and began to practice diligently.
When I woke up the next day, the sky was full of morning glow. Zhao Yulin was doing Tai Chi in the yard. Wu Yuqi came over and said that even Li Chuan knew this set of boxing. My senior brother taught me.
Zhao Yulin started from the beginning after a brief introduction.
At this time, Ma Ling came over with a smile and said that Brother Yulin was partial and only taught Yuqi and not her. Brother Yulin taught me.
Zhao Yulin's face turned slightly red and he said let's practice together.
The three of them started over again.
Just after he used three moves, Chen Xiaomin came in and said he forgot there was one more move, so he started over.
Zhao Yulin was speechless. He called the three beauties to line up together, choreographed, and explained each move. Then the four of them started practicing again.
The sun came out, and the beauties were sweating . Zhao Yulin was also soaked. He asked them to disperse, but Chen Xiaomin smiled and said that she would wait for them to take a bath.
Zhao Yulin's old face turned red and he ran away in fright.
A series of silver bell-like laughter came from behind.
After breakfast, many salt merchants, cloth merchants, grain merchants, and tea merchants came from Jiangbei one after another. The shopkeepers wanted to find land in Cuiping Mountain to build workshops and warehouses. When these people saw that the government said that the huge wharf would be sold without consulting the merchants, they felt disappointed and ran to Cuiping Mountain to look for opportunities.
His mother took these people for a walk on the street and saw the clean streets, walls paved with new bricks, a network of open and hidden drains, sewage flowing away underground, and rows of trees letting in dappled sunlight. The dilapidated city had long since been transformed into a new look, which was very exciting.
I heard that the land price is a bit expensive, costing thirty taels of silver per mu. The land along the street is even more expensive. It is already the same as the land price in the center of Jiangbei prefecture, and there are also requirements for protecting the environment.
But his fourth wife said it well. She said that in the long run, the price of land will only increase and not decrease. The shopkeepers are saving money by buying it. Moreover, this money is received by Cuiping New City for building roads and bridges. It is stamped with official seals. If a lawsuit is filed with the government in the future, it will be returned in full. Every item on the land deed is clearly written.
Chen Xiaomin said that his entire family had moved here. The scenery here is beautiful with clear water and green mountains. It is wonderful that everyone can protect the environment together, and they are protecting the place where they live.
When everyone came to the meeting room, Zhao Yulin smiled and invited them to taste the Qingcheng tea, saying proudly that it was given to him by the leader of the Qingcheng sect.
Qingcheng tea was a tribute tea in the previous dynasty. These shopkeepers were pleasantly surprised and took up their tea bowls to sip it one sip at a time.
Zhao Yulin welcomed all the shopkeepers to settle in Cuiping Mountain and told them that the Shenwei Army would guarantee the safety of Cuiping Mountain. There would be absolutely no invasion by street thugs, bandits or robbers. Everyone should abide by the rules, sign documents and act in accordance with the law. No one dared to act lawlessly.
This is to tell everyone that Cuiping Mountain is a safe place.
This sentence was the most comfortable to hear, and merchants all agreed to stay in Cuiping Mountain.
Zhao Yulin said, if any company has a new product, the Shenwei Army can help improve the manufacturing and guarantee to make a lot of money.
The meeting room is now bustling with activity. Who doesn’t want to make a lot of money?
What everyone liked most was what he said. One by one, they went to his fourth mother to pay money and get the land, determined to settle down in Cuiping Mountain.
An old man who made bamboo products came up to Zhao Yulin and told him not to despise his small business, as every household needed a pot scrubber, so he gave him a cheaper shop.
Zhao Yulin smiled and said that the old man’s business could also be expanded. The brush handles could make money, and there was something smaller that could also make money.
He demonstrated the action of brushing teeth and said that he could make a toothbrush. Zhao Yulin briefly explained how to make a toothbrush and asked him to try it. After it was made, the Shenwei Army would purchase it first to ensure that it could be sold.
The old man was delighted and excitedly picked up his purse to go to the cashier to pay.
At the Xu Mansion in Jiangbei, the prefect had only been working at the government office for half an hour when someone came to report that his daughter had hanged herself. Prefect Xu began to sway as he sat on the armchair. The servants helped him up and took him back home in a sedan chair. His wife had already fallen on the bed crying.
These days, this woman has been constantly telling her little daughter that it doesn't matter who she marries, and that she has to endure humiliation for the sake of her father's future and the Xu family.
She didn't expect that the young master of the Shi family would treat her daughter as a plaything. He left without even saying goodbye.
Xu Xiaomei couldn't stand it anymore and hanged herself on the beam.
His son Xu Yanei is now impotent, and is listlessly dealing with his sister's funeral arrangements with the housekeeper.
The Wang family and the Xu family in Lizhiqing encountered almost the same good news. Wang Dehui was pregnant with twins. Her belly swelled rapidly and became taller and taller.
Wang Dehui started vomiting soon after she was rescued from the mountain, but the pregnancy reaction period soon passed. When she was taking a bath, she found that her tender belly was bulging. She immediately panicked when she suspected that she was impregnated by You Mazi or Zhang Yanei.
She quietly asked the imperial physician to diagnose her. After taking her pulse, the imperial physician congratulated her with a smile, saying that the second young lady had double happiness and was extremely lucky.
